My name is Jem and originally I’m from North Devon, right by the sea. I’ve always loved being in the water, and since moving away, outdoor pools have become a place for me to reconnect and switch off.

I’ve always loved to complete things, so my daily swim quickly turned into a mission to collect them all. I guess this is my version of Pokémon cards, with added water.

Here you’ll find the list of every lido I can find in the UK and pool guides for all the ones I have visited so far. I hope you find inspiration for your own adventures, whether it’s a lazy day at the pool or a lido road trip.